DRDO Hands Over AHSP of P-7 Parachute System to DGQA, Paving the Way for Advanced Aerial Deployments

New Delhi: The Authority Holding Sealed Particulars (AHSP) of the P-7 Parachute System has been formally handed over to the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) by the Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE), Agra. The ceremony, held at DRDO Bhawan in New Delhi, was presided over by Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Secretary of…

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DFS Secretary Reviews Public Sector Banks’ Performance, Emphasizes Financial Inclusion and Digital Initiatives

New Delhi: M. Nagaraju, Secretary of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), chaired a key review meeting today with Managing Directors and CEOs of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) to assess their performance and progress across financial soundness, digital transformation, cybersecurity, customer service, and support for priority sectors like agriculture and MSMEs. The meeting also focused on…

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Union Minister Dr. L. Murugan Launches iGOT Lab for Online Learning in Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

New Delhi: In a significant move to enhance the skills and professional development of its workforce, the Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. L. Murugan, has directed the establishment of an iGOT Lab within the Ministry. This initiative aims to facilitate online learning for all employees, following a thorough…

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Odisha Launches Mass Drug Administration (MDA) Programme to Combat Lymphatic Filariasis

Bhubaneswar: The Department of Health and Family Welfare, is set to kick off the Mass Drug Administration (MDA) programme from 10th to 19th February 2024 to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) in seven endemic districts of Odisha. The targeted districts include Bolangir, Kalahandi, Rayagada, Cuttack, Kandhamal, Khordha, and Nayagarh. A state-level media sensitization workshop was conducted…

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Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Chairs Regional Meeting on Labour Reforms and Employment in Rajkot

Rajkot: Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, chaired a high-level regional meeting on labour reforms and employment today in Rajkot, Gujarat. The meeting, attended by representatives from five western states and union territories—Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, and Lakshadweep—focused on key…

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Special Court in Arunachal grants bail to a man believed to be biggest drugs supplier in Itanagar

Itanagar: The Yupia special court in Papum Pare district under Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substance (NDPS) recently granted bail to a man, who is believed to be the biggest supplier of drugs in Itanagar Capital Complex region.  On July 2, the west sessions division, Yupia granted bail to Joseph Kino, a native of East Kameng…

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DRDO Hands Over Medium Range-Microwave Obscurant Chaff Rocket to Indian Navy

New Delhi: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) formally handed over the Medium Range-Microwave Obscurant Chaff Rocket (MR-MOCR) to the Indian Navy at a ceremony held in New Delhi today. The MR-MOCR, developed by DRDO’s Defence Laboratory in Jodhpur, features cutting-edge Microwave Obscurant Chaff (MOC) technology designed to obscure radar signals and provide enhanced…

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Union Cabinet Approves Development of National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal, Gujarat

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat, a significant step towards preserving and showcasing India’s rich maritime history. The project will be completed in two phases, with Phase 1A already underway. The Cabinet has also given in-principle approval…

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